He is also a Master’s student in the Medical Sciences program at Boston University School of Public Health, and has a burgeoning interest in rheumatologic research in older adults. He has a strong background in bioengineering and has planned a study to examine biologic complexity in relation to falls in a large cohort. Galica has worked on a foot biomechanics study, collecting and processing data for the MOBILIZE Boston cohort study, and later presented an abstract on this study at the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. He has also worked with ARHP member Uyen-Sa Nguyen, DSc, MPH, on knee osteoarthritis and falls.
“I was extremely grateful and honored, and owe a lot of the credit to my mentor for getting me to this point,” says Galica about receiving the award.
“As a research mentor,” Dr. Hannan says, “I am passionate about recognizing the creative research of our graduate students in assessing and improving the lives of patients with rheumatic diseases.” She continues, “Andrew Galica is an outstanding graduate student and holds great promise to have a successful career in rheumatology research.”
The ARHP congratulates Woo and Galica on receipt of the 2011 Graduate Student Award and wishes them great success as they progress in their research careers.
ARHP Graduate Student Award
Do you know a student who has shown an interest in planning a research or clinical project with relevance to the field of rheumatology? If you are an ACR or ARHP member looking to make a difference in a graduate student’s future—and in the future of rheumatology—consider mentoring a student this year.
The two top-rated proposals, based on scientific merit, rigor, and potential significance to the field, will receive:
- A $500 award;
- Recognition at and free registration to the 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, D.C.; and
- A free ARHP student membership for one year.
Applications will be accepted through June 2. Visit www.rheumatology.org/membership/awards to learn more or contact us at [email protected].
